Overview
According to Lynn Spigel and class lecture/screenings, the introduction of television as a new technology was both “utopian” and “dystopian,” unifying and disruptive to the family and to gender roles in the home. Discuss examples from Spigel’s article of TV’s hopeful and frightful potential. Using specific examples, discuss how The Honeymooners episode, “TV or Not TV?” supports or refutes these arguments.
The Lynn Spige's article is showing below; the Honeymooners episode can be found on youtube.